Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Nowadays, cell phone users are surfing the web, receiving emails and watching movies all on their smartphone with the click of a button from just about anywhere. However, when traveling abroad, many consumers fail to recognize that their data plan is constantly in use even when they think their phone isn’t. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to either turn off their phone or make the necessary data arrangements with their cell phone provider to avoid thousands of dollars’ worth of data charges while traveling abroad.
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Posted Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be careful when answering the door to traveling alarm system salespeople. Every summer, BBB receives complaints from homeowners alleging high pressure sales tactics and promises that were never fulfilled.
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Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The brand-new BBB iPhone App is another way for consumers to use their mobile device to find businesses they can trust.
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Posted Monday, July 04, 2011 in Travel-Recreation by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition
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Posted Tuesday, March 01, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by Canadian Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau announces today its participation in Fraud Prevention Month, which this year focuses on the growing problem of online fraud. Fraud Prevention Month is an annual education and awareness campaign held in Canada and around the world.
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Posted Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Credit-Mortgages-Finances by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Canada’s Task Force on Financial Literacy has released a report to the federal Minister of Finance, recommending urgent action on a national strategy to strengthen Canadians’ financial literacy.
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Posted Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Credit-Mortgages-Finances by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Canada’s Task Force on Financial Literacy has released a report to the federal Minister of Finance, recommending urgent action on a national strategy to strengthen Canadians’ financial literacy.
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Posted Friday, February 11, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Looking for love online or through a traditional dating service may look like an easy way to spice up your social life, but consumers tell the BBB that some services have left them frustrated and disappointed.
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Posted Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Between Dec 1 and 31, 2010, BBB® of Central and Northern Alberta received the most inquiries and complaints about the following industries: (Ranked from highest to lowest). Also includes a consumer tip about Gym Memberships.
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Posted Monday, January 10, 2011 in Health Care Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
CBC News: Police and pharmacists are warning about the dangers of shopping for so-called lifestyle drugs online.
They say the "brand-name" erectile dysfunction product you buy online, for instance, may not be the drug you want. It may even be a deadly fake.
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Posted Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
BBB of Central & Northern Alberta warns there's a new email job offer scam, using a domain of canadaposition.com. The email starts by saying "Hello, We are looking for a payment officer in your area"
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Posted Monday, November 08, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The following is a scam warning from BBB of Central and Northern Alberta. Please pass this tip along to other businesses, your friends, family and employees!
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Posted Monday, November 08, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The following is a scam warning from BBB of Central and Northern Alberta. Please pass this tip along to other businesses, your friends, family and employees!
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Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The Shell Oil Star Lottery scam has a new "official" looking graphic form.
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Posted Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
If you have a computer and haven’t involved yourself in one of the thousands of money-making programs offered every day on the Internet…What’s WRONG with you?
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Posted Thursday, August 05, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
StoresOnline, a Utah-based company has left a long trail of unhappy customers across the U.S. The company teaches budding entrepreneurs how to set up their own websites and sell products online
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Posted Thursday, August 05, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
StoresOnline, a Utah-based company has left a long trail of unhappy customers across the U.S. The company teaches budding entrepreneurs how to set up their own websites and sell products online
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Posted Thursday, July 15, 2010 in Home Improvement by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
New Accredited Businesses, with BBB of Central and Northern Alberta, now have scrolling banners on our home page
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Posted Monday, June 14, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The 5th Annual PIPA Conference 2010 - Getting through the Privacy Jungle - Will be held in Calgary (Nov 2-3, 2010)
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Posted Monday, April 26, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by the BBB Serving Central & Northern Alberta, Board of Directors from March 1 to 31, 2010.
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